Compare Altium Develop and Ultiboard 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (66.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $1,990.00 Per Year
No pricing available
Altium Develop
Star Rating
(988)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $1,990.00 Per Year
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Altium DevelopUltiboard
Star Rating
(22)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about UltiboardSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Altium Develop excels in providing a unified design environment, allowing users to seamlessly transition from schematic capture to PCB layout. This integration is praised for enhancing team collaboration through real-time version control, making it easier for teams to work together efficiently.
- Users say that Ultiboard stands out for its simplicity, making it particularly accessible for beginners. Many users appreciate how easy it is to design complex PCB circuits without feeling overwhelmed, which is a significant advantage for those new to PCB design.
- According to verified reviews, Altium Develop receives high marks for its extensive built-in libraries and modules, which help users build projects faster and with less confusion. This feature is highlighted as a key benefit that supports users throughout the entire project lifecycle.
- Reviewers mention that while Altium Develop has a higher overall satisfaction score, Ultiboard's ease of use is a notable strength. Users find that they can quickly get started with PCB design, which is particularly beneficial for those who may not have extensive experience in the field.
- Users highlight that Altium Develop's collaboration features, such as the Altium 365 web portal, facilitate easy sharing and ensure that all team members are working with the most up-to-date designs. This capability is crucial for teams that need to maintain accuracy and efficiency in their projects.
- G2 reviewers indicate that while Altium Develop has a higher G2 Score reflecting overall user satisfaction, Ultiboard's user-friendly interface and straightforward design process make it a compelling choice for small businesses and beginners looking for a less complex solution.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Altium Develop
Altium Develop Pricing
Starting at $1,990.00
Per Year
Altium Develop is offered as an annual subscription starting at $1,990 per year, which includes one Altium Designer ECAD Design Author and a shared workspace for projects, libraries, and collaboration. The subscription provides unlimited workspace users at no additional cost, enabling broad participation in reviews, commenting, task management, BOM access, and change workflows.
Teams can add up to four additional Altium Designer ECAD Design Authors for $995 per Author per year, allowing organizations to scale active design capacity while keeping contributors and collaborators included at no extra charge.
- Unified Workspace & Collaboration: A secure, cloud-based platform (Altium 365) that hosts all design data, including schematics, PCB layouts, MCAD models, and BOMs, allowing for real-time co-creation between electrical, mechanical, and software teams.
- Component & Library Management: Transformation of file-based libraries into managed, traceable components, supporting, audit checks, and, part request workflows.
- Advanced PCB Design Tools: Access to Altium Designer for high-density interconnect (HDI) design, rigid-flex design, and 3D-MID (Three-Dimensional Molded Interconnect Devices).
Ultiboard
No pricing availableFree Trial
Altium Develop
Free Trial is available
Ultiboard
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
814
8.3
15
Ease of Use
8.1
832
9.0
16
Ease of Setup
8.3
369
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.3
137
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.3
732
8.0
15
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
131
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
796
7.1
16
Features by Category
Design
8.5
75
Not enough data
8.3
72
Not enough data
8.6
73
Not enough data
8.2
71
Not enough data
Edit
8.0
71
Not enough data
8.1
65
Not enough data
8.8
69
Not enough data
8.0
63
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.7
67
Not enough data
8.5
68
Not enough data
8.2
64
Not enough data
Metadata
8.3
38
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Data Management
8.5
42
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Design
9.1
682
8.2
14
9.2
676
8.7
14
Tools
7.6
630
7.4
13
8.9
662
8.0
14
Library
8.3
675
8.2
14
Platform
9.1
663
8.3
15
9.2
665
7.8
15
Customization
Feature Not Available
7.3
11
7.8
580
7.4
16
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.2
19
Not enough data
8.0
18
Not enough data
8.6
16
Not enough data
8.3
17
Not enough data
7.7
17
Not enough data
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.3
17
Not enough data
8.2
17
Not enough data
8.0
17
Not enough data
8.5
17
Not enough data
9.2
16
Not enough data
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.2
15
Not enough data
7.4
16
Not enough data
7.6
16
Not enough data
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.2
16
Not enough data
8.2
15
Not enough data
8.2
16
Not enough data
8.8
16
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Altium Develop and Ultiboard are categorized as PCB Design
Unique Categories
Altium Develop is categorized as General-Purpose CAD, Product Data Management (PDM), and Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Ultiboard has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Altium Develop
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Ultiboard
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
22.2%
Automotive
10.8%
Consumer Electronics
10.3%
Aviation & Aerospace
6.4%
Medical Devices
6.3%
Other
44.0%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
33.3%
Higher Education
28.6%
Consumer Electronics
14.3%
Telecommunications
4.8%
Renewables & Environment
4.8%
Other
14.3%
Discussions
Who uses Altium?
3 Comments
Official Response from Altium Develop
Altium Designer is used mainly by those who create and work with printed circuit boards or PCBs. All electrical products, computers, toasters, remotes, and...Read more
Is Altium Designer free?
3 Comments
RO
No, Altium Designer is not free but there is a free viewer that can be downloaded. Read more
What is Altium Designer used for?
3 Comments
DR
Altium Desinger is a complete PCB (Printed Circuit Board) design software package, which includes Schematic Capture, PCB Layout, Libraries, Manufacturing...Read more
Ultiboard has no discussions with answers
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